(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were busy doing their part to keep our communities safe.
(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – RIDE Program results in 3-day Driving Suspension
On April 23, 2023, at 2:41 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were performing a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) Program on Longwoods Road in Middlesex Centre.
A vehicle entered the Program, at which time it was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized resulting in an ‘Alert’.
The drivers’ licence has been suspended for three days.
(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver Charged with Stunt Driving
On April 22, 2023, at 8:59 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County OPP, while on general patrol, observed a vehicle travelling at double the posted 60 km/h speed limit on Highbury Avenue in Middlesex Centre.
A traffic stop was initiated.
As a result, a 30-year-old of Mississauga was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed under the Highway Traffic Act.
The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charge.
(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Single Vehicle Rollover results in Impaired Charge
On April 22, 2023, at 11:47 a.m., members of the Middlesex OPP along with members of the Middlesex-London Paramedic Service were dispatched to the report of a single vehicle rollover on Littlewood Drive in Middlesex Centre.
It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.
As a result, Alexander SUMMERS, a 47-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on May 24, 2023.
(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Traffic Complaint leads to Impaired Charge
On April 22, 2023, at 9:18 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to Elijah Road, Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, for the report of a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot.
Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle, at which time the lone occupant was woken by officers.
It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.
As a result, Lus Kah Lah Kwas DOXTATOR, a 30-year-old of Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on June 14, 2023.
(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Stolen backhoe from business in Thames Centre
On April 22, 2023, at 7:36 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to a business at 21778 Nissouri Road in Thames Centre, for the report of a theft of a backhoe.
It was determined unknown individuals(s) entered the property sometime during the overnight hours and broke into a secured area on the property.
As a result, a 2014, yellow, Caterpillar 420F backhoe was stolen.
The investigation is continuing.
(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – Arrest made in Break and Enter to Business
On April 22, 2023, at 3:22 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to an address at 14368 Elginfield Road in Lucan Biddulph for the report of an alarm at a business.
Officers arrived on scene and confirmed the business had been broken into.
Multiple officers attended the area along with OPP K9, at which time an individual riding away on a bicycle was located.
The individual was placed under arrest without incident.
As a result, Robert MARCHAND, a 54-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on June 14, 2023.
(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Two-Vehicle Collision results in Careless Driving charge
On April 21, 2023, at 3:29 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP, the Middlesex London Paramedic Service and Middlesex Centre Fire were dispatched to the intersection of Highbury Avenue at Ten Mile Road in Middlesex Centre for the report of a two-vehicle collision.
The roadway was closed as a result of the collision and two involved individuals were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result, a 26-year-old of London, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Careless Driving.
The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charge.
The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.
The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
